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Turnkey Restaurant and Bar Business
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$775,000

3 County Road 8, Bena, MN 56626

Well-maintained restaurant and bar offering a full commercial kitchen, separate public entrance, and adjoining bar access off US Highway 2.

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Days on Market103

Property Features for 3 County Road 8

General Information

Standard status Active

Taxes and HOA fees

Annual Taxes $1,233
Listing Agency: Headwaters Realty Services LLC
Listed By: Jill Larson
Source: Exprealty
Added: Jul 7 Changed: Oct 9 Last Checked: Oct 16 at 1:20PM

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This turnkey restaurant and bar operation includes the business, inventory, equipment, fixtures, and furnishings, along with a well-maintained finished commercial property of approximately 3,900+ square feet. The restaurant operates seven days a week and features an updated commercial kitchen with flat-top griddle, burners, double ovens, hood vent, fryers, prep cooler, commercial dishwasher, upright refrigeration, storage, kitchen small-wares, and remaining inventory at closing. The restaurant has its own public entrance and direct access to the adjoining bar. The updated bar area includes new flooring, wall coverings, seating and tables, a beverage cooler, and a mini-split heating and cooling system, with a walk-in cooler located just off the bar area.

The business provides multiple on-site and off-sale offerings, including full food service, bar service, off-sale liquor sales, and gaming machines/paper pull tabs, plus community events such as meat raffles. The property sits on approximately 0.60 acres just off US Highway 2 and is described as highly visible, with approximately 20,000 vehicles passing daily, supported by ample on-site and off-street parking. Additional features include an unfinished concrete block basement suited for storage or future office space, and walk-in coolers. A Wastewater Treatment & Dispersal System was installed in 2024. Employees may be open to remaining to support an ownership transition, and seller financing may be available to qualified buyers.

Key Highlights

  • Big Winnie Bar & Café has operated since 1982 and has stayed in the same family for 40+ years
  • Approx. 0.60‑acre site just off US Highway 2 with about 20,000 vehicles passing daily
  • Includes inventory, equipment, fixtures, and furnishings for a complete business operation

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Current Use

Conventional restaurants

Suggested Use

Top Pick Travel Agency Restaurant Hotel & Motel

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Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

16
Businesses Nearby
Well-served
Demand for This Use

Demographics for 56626, MN

368
Population
260
Households
1.4
Avg Household Size
35
Median Age
24%
College-Educated
83%
High-School Grad
90.0 sq mi
ZIP Area
4
Density / Sq Mi
$48,500
Median Household Income
$776
Median Rent
$183,800
Median Home Value
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Market

Vacancy Rate% for Retail in Midwest region

8% 2020
7.3% 2021
6.5% 2022
6% 2023
5.7% 2024
6.3% 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Conventional restaurant - Well-maintained restaurant and bar offering a full commercial kitchen, separate public entrance, and adjoining bar access off US Highway 2.
Where is this conventional restaurant located?
The property is located at 3 County Road 8 Bena, MN.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $775,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Big Winnie Bar & Café has operated since 1982 and has stayed in the same family for 40+ years; Approx. 0.60‑acre site just off US Highway 2 with about 20,000 vehicles passing daily; Includes inventory, equipment, fixtures, and furnishings for a complete business operation
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